Which of the Following Features Would Be a Requirement for a Receptor

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features would be a requirement for a receptor that exhibits ligand-mediated dimerization?

• A)The ligand has only one binding site for receptors.
• B)The ligand has two binding sites for receptors.
• C)The receptor must have a phenylalanine residue in a specific location.
• D)The receptor must have a molecular weight of 50,000 daltons.
• E)Ligand binding causes a conformational shift that reveals a binding site for another receptor.

---

Definitions:

Epicatechin

A type of flavonoid with antioxidant properties found in various foods like dark chocolate and green tea, associated with health benefits such as improved heart health.

Cocoa

A powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, used in making chocolate, as well as in baking and cooking.

Ethylene

Gaseous plant hormone that participates in germination, abscission, ripening, and stress responses.

Hormone

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that are transported in the bloodstream to target organs or tissues, where they exert their effects.